Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's a handy method of joining a new ball of yarn without having any ends to weave in!
The yarn must be feltable; that is, it should be 100% animal fiber and should not be superwash-treated. This is generally used on reversible projects that lack good places to hide the ends in seams or on the wrong side of the work.
Step 1a: Pull apart the plies for the last 4"/10 cm of the old ball of yarn and the first 4"/10 cm of the new ball of yarn.
Step 1b: For yarns with three or more plies, break one of the separated plies from each ball, leaving the remaining ply/plies about 4"/10 cm long; for 2-ply yarns, do not remove a ply from either side.
Step 2: Twist the remaining plies of the old and new balls of yarn together.
Step 3: Add a few drops of water to lightly moisten the overlap point, then rub the strands together between your hands, applying heat and friction to felt the plies together.
Continue knitting as usual, gently working your felted join into your knitted fabric.
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Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
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Here's a handy method of joining a new ball of yarn without having any ends to weave in!
The yarn must be feltable; that is, it should be 100% animal fiber and should not be superwash-treated. This is generally used on reversible projects that lack good places to hide the ends in seams or on the wrong side of the work.
Step 1a: Pull apart the plies for the last 4"/10 cm of the old ball of yarn and the first 4"/10 cm of the new ball of yarn.
Step 1b: For yarns with three or more plies, break one of the separated plies from each ball, leaving the remaining ply/plies about 4"/10 cm long; for 2-ply yarns, do not remove a ply from either side.
Step 2: Twist the remaining plies of the old and new balls of yarn together.
Step 3: Add a few drops of water to lightly moisten the overlap point, then rub the strands together between your hands, applying heat and friction to felt the plies together.
Continue knitting as usual, gently working your felted join into your knitted fabric.
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If you found this tutorial helpful, we’d love your support!
At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We craft our patterns with a commitment to timeless quality, publishing size-inclusive, stylish designs for all shapes, identities, and skill levels.
Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
Our extensive library of educational resources and skill-building tutorials give crafters the tools to succeed and the confidence to make their projects their own.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
